Energy Connections 2011/2012 - Belleville

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), in partnership with the Ontario Government, will be hosting the second of a series of five 2011-12 Energy Connections workshops at the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott in Belleville, ON.

The Energy Connections program continues to build awareness and linkages for Ontario’s manufacturers across the energy sector. This year the Energy Connections program will focus on the nuclear energy sector and Ontario’s Smart Grid.

AGENDA

8:30am

Registration & Networking Breakfast

9:30am

Nuclear Energy Panel

Nuclear power meets more than 55% of Ontario electricity needs and remains one of the cheapest power sources (on a dollar per megawatt basis) in Ontario’s electricity portfolio. The refurbishment and continued operation of Ontario’s 12 nuclear reactors employs approximately 24,000 individuals and provides economic benefits to the province in the order of $5 billion in labour, fuel and equipment spending.

The Nuclear Energy Panel will explore opportunities available for Ontario companies in the nuclear supply chain, both in Ontario and abroad. Speakers include:

Michael Godfrey,Business Development, Westinghouse

Laura Dykstra, Director, Supply, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited

Rahim Ladha, Commodity Manager, Procurement, CANDU Energy

Neil Alexander, General Manager, Rolls-Royce Civil Nuclear

Ron Oberth, President, Organization of CANDU Industries

11:30am

Networking Lunch

12:30pm

Smart Grid Panel

A Smart Grid is an intelligent electricity infrastructure that uses technology such as sensors, monitoring, communications, automation and computers to improve the flexibility, reliability and efficiency of the electricity system. The Smart Grid forum estimates that Ontario will invest $390 million per year over the next five years into the development of the Smart Grid.

The Smart Grid Panel will explore opportunities available for Ontario companies in the smart grid sector, both in Ontario and abroad. Speakers include: